Our Chair has received this request for help with a research study about older people having falls. Please read and see if you can help. This link gives more information. Study informtion Sheet

Dear Ashtead U3A,
I am writing to request your assistance in sharing information about a research study we are conducting on concern about falling in older adults. The study aims to understand whether witnessing or hearing about other people falling (e.g., friends, family members, or others) influences individuals’ own concerns about falling.
We would be grateful if you could circulate the study information and survey link (https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leicester/how-seeing-or-hearing-others-falling-affects-older-adults-worri) to members of your group/organisation. Participation is entirely voluntary, anonymous, and confidential. Members can access the survey online at their convenience, and there are no right or wrong answers – we are interested in participants’ experiences and perspectives.
If you are willing to assist, we can provide you with the study information sheet that you can share with your members. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the study.
Thank you very much for considering this request. Your support would be invaluable in helping us understand concerns about falling and informing future falls prevention strategies.
Kind regards,
Ellie Johnson (ej158@leicester.ac.uk) and Dr. Matt Hill (mwh20@le.ac.uk)
School of Psychology and Vision Sciences (SoPVS)
University of Leicester